June 9, 2026 —  Behind Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), connected-car platforms & cloud services, lies Linux & other Open Source Software (OSS) technologies. To help reduce patent attacks against Open Source, Hyundai Motor Company & Kia are committing to the largest active patent cross-license ever created where more than 4,100 worldwide members agree they will never leverage their Open Source-related patents against each other. The defensive pool holds more than 3 million patents & applications & grows with each new member company. Launched in 2026, OIN 2.0 builds on OIN’s proven model by offering a sustainable, shared-funding framework that supports continuous patent protection & emerging technologies. Tech Company News provides insights.

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